ELEC 071 - Mobile and Wireless Communications

Prerequisite: ELEC 070

This is the second class of a five class program that will further examine the theory behind present day wireless (cellular) telecommunications systems. This course is designed to provide students with information and skills associated with the wireless (cellular) telecommunications industry. The course is intended for students that are interested in a new career or are currently working in the wireless telecommunications industry. Topics will include: Wireless standards and protocols and the critical issues of compatibility, internetworking, and voice/data convergence, design and integration of WCDMA/UMTS, CDMA2000, and SCDMA into existing cellular/PCS networks. Also presented are topics on RF propagation, 3G and 4G networks, and the future of wireless telecommunications.